Sydney Pifer

-Drove formula development for new ingredient platforms, contributing to internal disclosures and FTO filings. -Lead formulation development projects within the Technology & Innovation team, focusing on novel ingredient systems and delivery mechanisms -Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into consumer-friendly marketing language. -Define and track product KPIs to measure success and performance by conducting market benchmarking to define the current competitive landscape and to forcast emerging trends across a 5 year horizon. -Designed and managed clinical testing strategy for global SPF and skincare launches, including invitro/invivo studies aligned with regulatory and claims objectives. -Partnered with 3rd party CROs and internal stakeholders to oversee protocols, assess data quality, and support claim language with statistically supported results. -Interpreted clinical data and authored summaries for RA teams, marketing, and technical documentation. -Supported patent development for OTC study, background research, clinical rationale, and study design collaboration. -Actively contributed to regulatory filings, claims substantiation documents, and IP strategy aligned with global compliance. -Collaborated across a matrixed environment including clinical operations, RA, legal, R&D, and marketing teams. -Contribute to the strategic innovation pipeline by identifying white space opportunities and translating them into patentable formulation platforms leading to the creation of cutting-edge cosmetic products. -Operate and troubleshoot key processing and analytical instruments (viscometer, pH meters, texture analyzer, crockmeter, CR analyzer, gloss meter, VISIA). -Lead multiple pilot trials and partner with scale-up, packaging, and manufacturing teams to transition lab-scale products into production-ready formats. -Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support the continuous improvement of product formulations and development processes.

-Led I2M development of 50+ skincare products including OTC from concept through clinical testing, and full-scale manufacturing. -Developed clinical protocols for product testing (e.g. stability, safety, consumer perception) and supported claims validation documentation. -Conducted literature reviews to support scientific rationale and trial design for new formulations. -Acted as client-facing technical lead, aligning study objectives with regulatory and commercial goals. -Authored data packages, batch cards, and global compliance documentation for regulatory teams. -Oversaw technical transfer and troubleshooting during scale-up and production. -Trained junior chemists on formulation and testing protocols. -Evaluated ingredient interactions and sourced new raw materials from global suppliers; maintained regulatory records. -Conducted physical stability testing (controlled temp), package compatibility testing, preservative efficacy testing. -Prepared lab batches, coordinated pilot/scale-up production, and resolved QC/processing issues with production teams. -Invented and refined proprietary formulas that became key differentiators in the marketplace, with multiple products reaching commercial production. -Developed and optimized novel formulations that advanced from lab-scale prototypes to full-scale manufacturing, resulting in successful product launches in domestic and global markets. -Developed and formulated blue sky and innovative products as well as optimizing existing formulas based on marketing briefs according to timetable while following regulations during development. -Managed I2M timelines, executed ingredient and process trials, and led risk mitigation efforts across QA, regulatory, and operations teams.